Understanding Computers in a Changing Society

Understanding Computers in a Changing Society gives your students a classic introduction to computer concepts with a modern twist! Known for its emphasis on basic computer concepts and societal issues, this text makes concepts relevant to today's career-focused students and has increased emphasis on mobile computing and related issues such as mobile commerce and mobile security.

List of contents

1. Introduction to the World of Computers.
2. A Closer Look at Hardware and Software.
3. The Internet and the World Wide Web.
4. Network and Internet Security.
5. Computer Security and Privacy.
6. Intellectual Property Rights and Ethics.
7. Health, Access and the Environment.
8. Emerging Technologies.

About the author

Deborah Morley has authored more than ten popular computer textbooks, including UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS: TODAY AND TOMORROW and UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS IN A CHANGING SOCIETY. Professor Morley earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Business Information Systems from California State University, Fresno. Today, she offers more than ten years of experience teaching at the college level.

Summary

A title that gives your students a classic introduction to computer concepts with a modern twist! Known for its emphasis on basic computer concepts and societal issues, it makes concepts relevant to today's career-focused students.

Product details

• Authors: Deborah Morley, Deborah (College of the Sequoias) Morley, Morley Deborah
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9781285767710
• ISBN: 978-1-285-76771-0
• Dimensions: 213 mm x 15 mm x 274 mm
• Weight: 658 g
• Subjects: Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > IT; COMPUTERS / Computer Science, computer science, Information technology: general issues, Information technology: general topics